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I'm currently running a Goodyear Gatorback but I absolutely hate it, so I am looking for alternatives.

Any suggestions?
 

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most say gatorbacks are good... why dont you like it? i ask because i have one on the way.. also i hear good things about gates
 
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My issue is simple: Replaced an OEM belt with no issues, just to install a Gatorback Belt and have my rig make noise and squeal while the OEM did not. Explains why alot of auto parts stores quit selling them. (Autozone, O'Reily's, ect . . .)
 

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I would be more concerned with oil contaminated pulleys or a defective tensioner. Especially if you let the unit snap back when you took the old belt off.

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BTW a lot of stores stop selling things like Goodyear products because there are trying to increase sales using house branded stuff which is cheaper in quality and cost which is profitable for them because must people don't look at quality, reliability and TCO.
 

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My company sells Gates. Our policy is to only sell parts that are just as good as, or better, than OEM. Btw, we are a nationwide company if anybody wants to look into us. We just go by different names all over the country. Just do a Google Map search for Bumper to Bumper in your area.

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I would be more concerned with oil contaminated pulleys or a defective tensioner. Especially if you let the unit snap back when you took the old belt off.

I replaced the tensioner new when I replaced the belt, which didn't "snap back" when it was installed. The Gatorback was just a piece of junk. I even returned/ exchanged it for another, and had the same issue. Hindsight 20/20, I should have left the OEM belt on it as there was really nothing wrong with it. . . now I'm looking for alternatives if you have one?
 

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Very well I just don't see the belt as the problem that's all. Unless you got the wrong one.

These are OEM ACDelco units. Take your pick.

BELT,FAN
Part Number: 6K870
Product Notes:
Automotive V-Ribbed Belt (Standard)
w/o AC ; w/100A, 105A Alt ; 1 Per Veh

Per Vehicle: 1; Years: 1997-2000
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BELT,FAN
Part Number: 6K875
Product Notes:
Automotive V-Ribbed Belt (Standard)
w/o AC ; w/140A Alt ; 1 Per Veh

Per Vehicle: 1; Years: 1997-2000
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http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/#
BELT,FAN
Part Number: 6K960
Product Notes:
Automotive V-Ribbed Belt (Standard)
w/AC ; w/100A, 105A Alt ; 1 Per Veh

Per Vehicle: 1; Years: 1996-2000
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http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/#
BELT,FAN
Part Number: 6K966
Product Notes:
Automotive V-Ribbed Belt (Standard)
w/AC ; w/140A Alt ; 1 Per Veh

Per Vehicle: 1; Years: 1997-2000
 
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Damn..... I'm glad I didn't put on a Gatorback when I did my belt.
It's a shame too 'cause everyone swears by 'em.
 

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I would still use one but at this time there is nothing wrong with the OEM one. They are made of material that generally does not need replacing for several hundred thousand miles.
 

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Yea, but they all seem to get that glazed effect, and can be prone to squeaks.
 

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